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Parent gift help

dphierindphierin
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I have been racking my brain to figure out what to get my dad and step mother as a thank you.  I hardly know them.  We have not been close at all and even estranged for many years.  They helped us pay for the flowers ($850).  What do you ladies think would be an appropriate gift, knowing that I have no clue what their interests are.
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Re: Parent gift help

  • Pirata13Pirata13
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    Are there a couple restaurants they like to go to? Or even chain restaurants in their area (Applebee's etc)?  You could get a couple restaurant GCs. Who doesn't like to go out and eat?
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  • cdwalshcdwalsh member
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    I got my parents separate gifts (way easier that way).For my mother, i got  her a handmade lazy susan made from Nova Scotia wood...(she's been lookng for a nice one for years!)For my dad, i got him a gift cert for a round of golf....Maybe you should consider their personal interests when thinking of what gift to get....
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  • dphierindphierin
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    Thanks for the suggestions... I probably will go the chain restaurant route so I know they'll be able to use them back home since I have no clue what their interests are... but everyone has to eat.
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  • aggiebugaggiebug member
    5000 Comments Sixth Anniversary
     Where are they from?  maybe you could get some suggestions on more unique restaurants in their locale.  If you go the chain direction choose one that is a little nicer : Outback steakhouse, Johnny Carino's.  I think a gift card to some chains looks kind of thoughtless.  Obviously it isn't and they will appreciate the thought anyway, but if you spend a little time researching the area it shows that you cared a little more.I think the best part of the present will always be the thank you note, esp if it includes the hope of growing closer together. 
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  • mc108mc108
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    Ditto Leah! I think a nice note entailing how much it meant to you that they were a part of your special day would a perfect gift! Maybe even frame a group shot and send it after the wedding :)
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  • iamjoesgurliamjoesgurl member
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary
    If they are helping to pay for the flowers, it seems like they may want to have a part of your life now.  If that's not the case, please disregard this suggestion.  I plan to do an album of some of the pro pics for each set of parents.  I think that they will appreciate having some pictures from the day.I think that the card of thanks is also a great idea and the restaurant gift card is nice if they are not really interested in being a part of your life again.
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